Hi, Nature Lovers!

Tonight I finally had the opportunity to see Mars in the evening sky here over Fredericton, NB. It is in the south sky and almost directly below the moon.

Apparently, Mars is the closest it has been to the earth in sometime. Its orbit around the sun is ~680 days hence it will be back around for earth's viewing again in 2003. After that, I am not sure when it will be this close.

It will be visible until Thursday evening so have a look-see and let us know if you can see it from your point of view.

It is coppery in appearance and tonight there was no mistaking it with other stars as it was by itself and very bright!

Praise God for his handy work!

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Lorelei:)

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. James 1:5

Hi Lorelei, yes, I saw Mars and the moon together. It was absolutely breathtaking with a black sky behind. I saw it for 3 mornings and then the moon disappeared. I was most disappointed!
It was such an awesome sight that I will never ever forget it.
Zita

Well, the moon is back, and now it is directly underneath Mars.
I have never seen them so close before, and it is an awesome site.
Just wanting the rain to go away so I can view it again.
Zita

That explains the little green men (or women) I saw running around the yard last night!